Senior Communications Manager, International

Job Description

COMMUNICATIONS

What We Do

The Epic Communications team advances the company's narrative and represents Epic products and the company vision to external and internal audiences globally. We create positive relationships and engagement strategies with a wide range of audiences, including media, investors, influencers, and policymakers.

What You'll Do

Epic is looking for an experienced external communications professional to join the International Communications team - with a focus on APAC, EMEA and LatAm communications for all of Epic's games and products, including Fortnite. You will also work on major consumer activations across music, fashion, sport and entertainment. You'll be tasked with telling the Epic Games story to global media and external audiences, with a focus on building and maintaining excellent results and relationships outside the US.

In this role, you will
• Establish and maintain relationships with journalists and influencers on behalf of Epic Games - including consumer, entertainment, gaming, technology and policy press
• Collaborate with marketing, product, engineering and executive teams on announcements
• Partner closely with global corporate communications, legal and policy on our strategy for key issues
• Use blogs, talks, social media, events and other strategies to tell stories that are important to the company and our products
• Hire and manage external PR agencies all over the world; be accountable for their success
• You will be based in London while keeping regular communications with the global Epic Games communications team and regional leadership; international travel will be periodically required in this position

What we're looking for
• 7+ years of relevant experience in communications who has worked with gaming, technology, entertainment or lifestyle brands
• Someone keyed into the community of reporters and thought leaders and who enjoys developing new relationships
• Someone who moves fast, is focused on delivering results, and has a track record of working well across a diverse group of internal and external partners
• A proactive problem solver, with strong instincts for when to escalate issues
• A team player who's collaborative, supportive, and celebrates others' wins
• Communication skills, written and verbal, are stellar

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn1v15-3-144-187-103-42 in your application.